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As the US government searches for ways to promote its "freedom and democracy" agenda in the broader Middle East, resources are increasingly being channeled into radio broadcasting, particularly in Iraq but also in Iran. The Middle East Institute is pleased to present panelists David Newton, an MEI Adjunct Scholar who formerly served as the Director of Radio Free Iraq, and Stephen Fairbanks, who was formerly the Director of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Persian Service ("Radio Farda"), to reflect on their experiences managing the US government’s broadcasting activities toward the people of Iraq and Iran. Both will be on hand to discuss and take questions regarding what message the US government should be sending to the people of Iraq and Iran, as well as the most effective means of doing so.